Procurement Specialist

As a Procurement Project Management Specialist, you will have a strong understanding of project management activities, including the end to end project management process in a fast paced, complex business environment. You will work within a team of collaborative colleagues, working on high-impact projects that move the business forward. You will help your team meet deadlines, track, monitor and summarize progress of projects, and prepare reports for senior leadership regarding the status and project of the project.

You will interface with key stakeholders to oversee and execute on multiple concurrent projects focused on localization, cost downs, and supplier transitions

By quickly building credibility, you will influence across functional team as a key member of the project

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VIEW JOBS3/13/2019 12:00:00 AM2019-06-11T00:00Description:
Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), the 5th largest financial group in the world (as ranked by S&P Global, April 2018) with total assets of over $2.9 trillion (106.2 (JPY) as of March 30, 2018) and 150,000 colleagues in more than 50 countries. In the U.S., we're 13,000 strong, working together to positively impact every customer, organization, and community we serve. We achieve this by delivering on our values, putting people first, fostering long-term relationships built on honesty and mutual understanding, and inspiring the best in each other. This is all part of our inclusive, high-performing culture supported by Total Rewards that include our cash balance pension plan. Join a team that's working to fulfill its vision to be the world's most trusted financial group.
Job Summary:
This role is responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of an effective procurement and vendor management program MUFG in the U.S. Ensures that procurement strategy supports corporate strategy and aligns to all relevant external regulations. This roll will include senior level involvement in establishing a global procurement function (currently in definition phase).
Major Responsibilities:
Business and Technical Knowledge
* Knowledge of commonly accepted procurement and sourcing strategies and techniques.
* Knowledge of the regulatory environment impacting vendor management, sourcing, and procurement.
Development / Implementation of Risk Management
* Oversee the design, development, implementation of a procurement strategy for the US lines of business that enable MUFG to achieve the overall corporate strategy.
* Design and implement an effective vendor management / vendor compliance program that aligns with all relevant regulatory rules, laws, policies, and procedures.
* Implement key performance indicators (KPI) to measure effectiveness of procurement and sourcing program, modify programs as necessary based upon KPI outcomes.
* Consistently review MUFG's existing sourcing and procurement operations, identify and implement process improvements.
* Collaborate with business unit leaders to understand sourcing and procurement needs. Ensure that the appropriate infrastructure is in place to support business unit procurement and sourcing needs.
* On an ongoing basis review supplier contracts and agreements to ensure the bank is receiving appropriate levels of service.
* Monitor and or lead review of bid packages, proposals, selection of suppliers, and contract negotiations of major vendor contracts
* Establish process, polices, and governance for business unit sourcing. Ensure that business lines are aware on how to effectively source and select vendors.
* Review groups of vendors and identify the best possible opportunities for the bank.
* Additional coverage areas include Insurance and Accounts Payable.
Qualifications:
Education:
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
Experience:
* Minimum of 15 to 20 years' experience in procurement, vendor management, strategic sourcing or equivalent experience; including demonstrated oversight of a procurement, vendor management, and strategic sourcing team.
* Experience managing a dispersed workforce (~160 employees mainly in Arizona, California and New Jersey)
* Evident success in developing and implementing procurement / sourcing strategies across multiple business lines.
* Strong analytical skills and problem solving capabilities.
* Proven track record in project management and coordination/integration efforts across multiple groups.
* Detail-oriented and well organized.
* Strong communication and presentation skills.
* Strong work ethic, ability to make decisions, and work under tight deadlines.
* Professional certifications preferred.
* 25% travel required.
Internal / External Relationships:
* Collaborate with various business unit leaders to identify and meet procurement and sourcing needs.
* Manage relationship with IT partners to ensure appropriate system requirements are in place to support procurement and sourcing operations.
* Maintain relationship with corporate compliance to maximize alignment of procurement and sourcing program with all relevant internal and external rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected category.
A conviction is not an absolute bar to employment. Factors such as the age of the offense, evidence of rehabilitation, seriousness of violation, and job relatedness are considered in all employment decisions. Additionally, it's the bank's policy to only inquire into a candidate's criminal history after an offer has been made. Federal law prohibits banks from employing individuals who have been convicted of, or received a pretrial diversion for, certain offenses.
Union Bank, N.A.TempeAZ

VIEW JOBS3/7/2019 12:00:00 AM2019-06-05T00:00What sets Bank ofthe West apart from other banks is our team members–they embody the optimisticspirit of the West. There is a spirit here that drives us to do more. Our teamof more than 10,000 employees is vital to the success of our Bank. They reflectour modern western values—straightforward, entrepreneurial and optimistic. Weseek to create a corporate culture that fosters and rewards excellence,encourages creative thinking and respects diversity – an environment where teammembers are engaged, supportive of one another and enthusiastic about servingour customers. Bank of the West offers the stability of a company that has a135 year history and is part of BNP Paribas, a European leader in globalbanking and financial services and one of the 6 strongest banks in the world.We offer opportunities across our diverse business lines – Retail Banking,Commercial Banking, National Finance, and Wealth Management.
Job Description Summary
The Strategic Sourcing group at Bank of the West is buildinga team that has a greenfield opportunity to transform how the bankstrategically buys and manages its supplier base. We are in a dynamic startupenvironment and we need a Sourcing lead who has the energy and drive to make adifference.
The Sourcinglead will collaborate with key business stakeholders in developingsourcing strategies and driving improvements to lower the total costs of doing business with Bank of the West. The position will maintain exceptional sourcing strategies and superior supplierrelationships and will be participate in the design and implementation of procurement best practices.
Essential Job Functions
* Identifies and implements solutions to drive cost reductions and cost-avoidance opportunities for assigned categorythrough category knowledge that researches and understands leadingindustry trends at country, regional or global level.
* Interacts with and supports multiple businesses, internaland external Stakeholders, functions and Suppliers.
* Effectively influences and aligns strategies andexpectations and manages individual priorities given a set of performanceobjectives.
* Manages Suppliers including supplier development andperformance management. Leads complex contract negotiations - balancing ofrisk and rewards.
* Provides guidance to internal business clients onProcurement capabilities and processes. Works to ensure team cost savings(reduction, and avoidance) goals are achieved or exceeded and ensuresbusiness control compliance.
* Analyzes data and strategic opportunitiesleading to the identification of potential Business Partner optimizationgaps. Suggests and implements improvements/changes.
* Optimizes Procurement processes to ensure BusinessPartners are able to make successful business decisions.
* Works with Business Units and Corporate Legal innegotiating pricing and terms and conditions related to sourcingagreements.
Other Job Duties
* May lead and manage projects, promotes teamwork andcommunications in coordination with colleagues and Business Partners.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
RequiredExperience
* Requires deep knowledge of job area typically obtainedthrough advanced education combined with experience.
* Typically viewed as a specialist within discipline.
* May have broad knowledge of project management.
* Requires 7 years minimum prior relevant experience.
Education
* Bachelor's Degree, MBA Preferred
Skills
* Thorough knowledge of strategic sourcing strategies across categories such as Technology,Professional Services and banking operations
* Ability to analyze data and tell the story to Executivestakeholders on the opportunities to efficiently manage spend
* Proven ability in managing high-level complex suppliercontracts and partnerships.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Bank of the West is an Equal Opportunityemployer and proud to provide equal employment opportunity to all job seekerswithout regard to any status protected by applicable law. Bank of the West isalso an Affirmative Action employer - Minority / Female / Disabled / Veteran.
Bank of the West will consider for employmentqualified applicants with criminal histories pursuant to the San Francisco FairChance Ordinance subject to the requirements of all state and federal laws andregulations.
Bank Of The WestTempeAZ

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